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Contents Orlando See you in APA’s 2012 Annual Convention, Aug. 2–5 Presidential programming Obesity, interdisciplinary team science and interprofessional practice are this year’s APA presidential convention themes. 30 Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards Kelly D. Brownell and Rena Wing will be honored at convention. 34 Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting APA has lined up a wealth of experts to deliver plenary presentations, offering new insights for every member. 38 Carl Purcell 54 80 82 88 6 Alone in the ‘hole’ Psychologists’ research explores the effects of solitary confinement. Education tops council’s agenda Action by the APA’s Council of Representatives also included funding work on telepsychology guidelines and the approval of two more APA journals. Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president Presidential election guidelines www.facebook.com/American PsychologicalAssociation 50 Homing in on sickle cell disease M O N I T O R O N P S Y C H O L O G Y • M AY 2 0 1 2 http://www.facebook.com/AmericanPsychologicalAssociation http://www.youtube.com/user/theapavideo http://twitter.com/apa

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - May 2012

Monitor on Psychology - May 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
From the CEO
Math + science + motherhood = a tough combination
The rights of indigenous people take center stage at AAAS meeting
Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way
Good Governance Project moves into its next phase
APA publishes third edition of seminal ADHD book for kids
Government Relations Update
In Brief
Random Sample
Judicial Notebook
Psychology’s first forays into film
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Presidential programming
Obesity researchers receive lifetime achievement awards
Top speakers for psychology’s top meeting
Science Watch
Homing in on sickle cell disease
Psychologist Profile
Alone in the ‘hole’
Public Interest
State Leadership Conference ‘12
Perspective on Practice
Education tops council’s agenda
Meet the candidates for APA’s 2014 president
Presidential election guidelines
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Support for sexual miniorities
Personalities

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